Is Kent, WA Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
- 01
Kent, Washington reported 345.15 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.83 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 157.00 per 100,000 above that reference, with 466 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Kent, Washington reported 342.18 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.77 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 149.18 per 100,000 above that reference, with 462 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Kent, Washington reported 80.73 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.67 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 32.49 per 100,000 above that reference, with 109 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Kent, Washington reported 142.95 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.62 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 86.61 per 100,000 below that reference, with 193 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Kent, Washington reported 1,453.17 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.31 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 346.20 per 100,000 above that reference, with 1,962 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Kent, WA has an adjusted safety score of 29.18 out of 100. It ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Washington. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as decreasing.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the Washington workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 109 | 80.73 | 48.24 |
1.67× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 193 | 142.95 | 229.56 | 0.62× national |
| Burglary | 466 | 345.15 | 188.15 |
1.83× national |
| Larceny-theft | 1962 | 1453.17 | 1106.97 |
1.31× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 462 | 342.18 | 193.0 |
1.77× national |
Monthly trend: not shown for Kent
Monthly detail is not shown for Kent: monthly reporting for 2024-2025 is incomplete, so a monthly trend would mislead. The annual scores and tables above use reported annual figures.
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What drives Kent's safety score?
Kent ranks in the middle half of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Washington, ahead of approximately 67% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 135,015 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Personal Safety at 34.37, while Property Security is lowest at 18.12. The 16.25-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Burglary is highest relative to its national reference at 345.15 per 100,000 (1.83× the national rate). Aggravated Assault is lowest on the same relative basis at 142.95 per 100,000 (0.62× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
Kent, Washington recorded 1,962 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 61.5% of the 3,192 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 109 robbery reports (3.4%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Kent, Washington recorded 466 burglary offenses in 2025, 14.6% of the 3,192 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 109 robbery reports (3.4%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Kent, Washington recorded 462 motor vehicle theft offenses in 2025, 14.5% of the 3,192 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 109 robbery reports (3.4%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Kent, Washington uses a reporting population of 135,015 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
Kent, Washington has an adjusted score of 29.18 points out of 100 versus 65.78 in Bellevue, Washington, a difference of 36.60 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Kent ranks 2 of 6 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Kent, Washington has an adjusted score of 29.18 points out of 100 versus 15.72 in Spokane, Washington, a difference of 13.46 points above that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Kent ranks 2 of 6 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kent safe compared to other places in Washington?
Kent is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 29.18 out of 100 and ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Washington.
What is the crime rate in Kent?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Kent's safety rating?
Kent's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 29.18 out of 100, which ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Washington. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as decreasing, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Kent?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Kent?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Why is there no monthly crime chart for Kent?
Monthly detail is not shown for Kent: monthly reporting for 2024-2025 is incomplete, so a monthly trend would mislead. The annual scores and tables above use reported annual figures.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.